JAMMU April 1, 2026 — Sunil Sharma, the Leader of Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly, has issued a sharp critique of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the National Conference (NC)…
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DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range Honors Top Performers in Advanced Police Tactics Training
UDHAMPUR | April 1, 2026 — Sarah Rizvi-IPS, DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range, formally recognized and felicitated high-achieving trainees for their exceptional performance during the Field Craft and Weapon Handling Course at the District…
Lt Gen Amit Kabthiyal Takes Charge of Vajra Corps as Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria Bids Farewell
JALANDHAR April 1, 2026 — In a high-profile change of command ceremony, Lieutenant General Ajay Chandpuria, AVSM, VSM, officially handed over the leadership of the prestigious Vajra Corps to Lieutenant General Amit…
Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh Assumes Command as GOC-in-C of Western Command
CHANDIMANDIR | April 1, 2026 — Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, AVSM, SM, officially took over as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Western Command today, marking a significant leadership transition for…
Lt Gen Neeraj Shukla Takes Command of Gajraj Corps from Lt Gen Gambhir Singh
TEZPUR April 1, 2026 — In a high-profile change of guard within the Indian Army, Lieutenant General Neeraj Shukla officially assumed command of the prestigious Gajraj Corps (IV Corps) today, taking over…
CM Omar Abdullah Emphasizes Security and Religious Site Preservation for Kashmiri Pandit Return
JAMMU April 1, 2026 — Addressing the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah underscored that the safe return of the Kashmiri Pandit community to the Valley is…
SSP Udhampur Inaugurates Martyr PSI Deepak Sharma Memorial Sports Tournament
UDHAMPUR | April 1, 2026 — In a poignant tribute to bravery and athletic spirit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhampur, Shri Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS, officially inaugurated the volleyball segment of the…
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth Appointed as New Vice Chief of the Army Staff
NEW DELHI | April 1, 2026 — In a significant leadership transition for the Indian Army, Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, officially assumed the high-profile appointment of Vice Chief of…
Lt Gen Sandeep Jain Takes Helm as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Command
PUNE, April 1, 2026 — Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain, AVSM, SM, officially took over the prestigious appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Southern Command today. Marking the commencement of his…
CBI Arrests EPFO Regional Commissioner and Assistant in Srinagar Bribery Scandal
SRINAGAR, April 01, 2026 — The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two officials from the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in Srinagar, including a high-ranking Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, for…
Ramban Police Book Notorious Bovine Smuggler Under PSA to Curb Organized Crime
RAMBAN, April 01, 2026 — In a major crackdown on organized crime and efforts to maintain public order, the District Police Ramban has booked a habitual offender and notorious bovine smuggler under…
Lt Gen VMB Krishnan Takes Charge as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Command
KOLKATA, April 1, 2026 — Lieutenant General VMB Krishnan, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, officially assumed the prestigious appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Eastern Command today. Upon his arrival at the…
Lt Gen Anoop Shinghal Takes Charge as Director General of the Regiment of Artillery
NEW DELHI, April 1, 2026 — Lieutenant General Anoop Shinghal officially assumed the prestigious appointment of Director General of the Regiment of Artillery today, marking a significant leadership transition for one of…
Udhampur Police Dismantle Multi-District Drug Network: Three Heroin Peddlers Arrested in Triple Strike
UDHAMPUR, April 1, 2026 — In a major coordinated offensive against the narcotics trade, Udhampur Police successfully apprehended three drug peddlers, including an inter-district smuggler, in three separate operations across the district….
J&K Weather Alert: Erratic Conditions to Persist Until April 10; Heavy Rain and Snow Forecasted
SRINAGAR, April 1, 2026 — The Meteorological (MET) Centre Srinagar has issued a comprehensive weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting a prolonged period of erratic weather conditions expected to last until…
Udhampur’s War on Drugs: Narcotics Worth ₹4.88 Cr Seized and Assets Worth ₹3.10 Cr Frozen in Q1 2026
UDHAMPUR, April 1, 2026 — Executing a high-intensity crackdown under the national Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan, the Udhampur District Police has dismantled several narcotics networks during the first quarter of 2026. Between January…
Govt Defends Commercial LPG Hike; Domestic Gas Prices Held Steady Despite 44% Global Surge
NEW DELHI, April 1, 2026 — The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas clarified today that the recent spike in commercial LPG prices is a direct result of a massive 44% surge…
Srinagar Special Crime Wing Files Chargesheet in Major Overseas Job Scam Case
SRINAGAR, April 1, 2026 — The Special Crime Wing of the Crime Branch Jammu & Kashmir has formally filed a chargesheet against an individual involved in a fraudulent overseas employment racket. The…
RBI Enforces Strict New Digital Payment Rules: Move Beyond Simple OTPs for UPI and Cards Starts Today
NEW DELHI, April 1, 2026 — India’s digital payment ecosystem is undergoing a historic security transformation today as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officially enforces its new principle-based framework for transaction…
India Launches Census 2027: Digital Self-Enumeration Begins Today for World’s Largest Population Survey
NEW DELHI, April 1, 2026 — India has officially commenced the first phase of Census 2027, marking the start of the 16th national census and the 8th since Independence. This monumental exercise,…
Ganderbal Encounter: Terrorist Eliminated in Ongoing Operation Arhama by Security Forces
SRINAGAR, April 1, 2026 — An unidentified terrorist was neutralized by security forces on Wednesday morning during a fierce gunbattle in the Arhama forest area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. According to…
Commercial LPG Prices Hiked by Rs 195.50 as West Asia Conflict Rattles Global Oil Markets
NEW DELHI, April 1, 2026 — State-owned oil marketing companies have announced a sharp increase in the price of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Rs 195.50, effective Wednesday. This significant hike…
India Airfares to Skyrocket as Jet Fuel Prices Surge Over 100% Amid Iran Conflict
NEW DELHI, April 1, 2026 — Air travelers are facing a staggering increase in ticket costs as domestic oil marketing companies announced a historic hike in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for…
Srinagar International Airport Issues Travel Advisory Amid Revised Flight Schedules
SRINAGAR, MARCH 31, 2026 — The Srinagar International Airport authorities have issued a vital travel advisory for passengers following reports of commuters arriving at the terminal for flights scheduled after 5:00 PM….
Kathua DEO Launches SVEEP Van to Drive Awareness for Panchayat Electoral Roll Revision
KATHUA, MARCH 31, 2026 — In a proactive move to enhance democratic participation, District Election Officer (DEO) Kathua, Rajesh Sharma, today flagged off a dedicated SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation)…